Services SETA is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 12-month Internship Programme 2026. This programme is aimed at equipping young graduates with practical workplace experience, professional skills, and exposure to public-sector operations within the services industry.
If you recently completed a National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6 or higher) and are looking to gain hands-on experience, this internship opportunity could be the perfect stepping stone into your career.
About Services SETA
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) was established in terms of South Africa’s Skills Development Act. Its mandate is to promote and facilitate skills development within the services sector, which includes:
- Business and professional services
- Finance and accounting
- Hospitality and tourism
- Cleaning services
- Hairdressing and cosmetology
- Property and real estate
Services SETA plays a critical role in strengthening South Africa’s workforce by supporting training, internships, and skills development initiatives.
About the Internship Programme
The Services SETA Internship Programme runs for 12 months and is designed to provide graduates with structured workplace exposure.
Through mentorship, on-the-job training, and skills development support, interns will:
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Apply theoretical knowledge in a real working environment
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Develop professional and workplace competencies
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Gain insight into public-sector and skills development operations
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Improve employability and career readiness
This programme supports national skills development priorities and youth employment initiatives.
Open Internship Positions – 2026
Services SETA is currently accepting applications for the following internship positions:
Intern: Finance
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Commerce
- Finance
Intern: Provincial Operations
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Related fields
Intern: Human Capital Management
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
- Related fields
Intern: Marketing and Communications
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Related fields
Intern: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Related fields
Intern: Operations
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Office Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Related fields
Intern: Office of the CEO
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Related fields
Intern: Bursaries (Provincial Offices)
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Related fields
Intern: Strategy and Insights
Qualification Required (NQF 6 or Higher):
- Internal Audit
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Social Sciences (Research-based qualification)
Location: South Africa
How to apply
Intern: Finance
Apply here Online for the Internship: Finance
Intern: Provincial Operations
Apply here Online for the Internship: Provincial Operations
Intern: Human Capital Management
Apply here Online for the Internship: Human Capital Management
Intern: Marketing and Communications
Apply here Online for the Internship: Marketing and Communications
Intern: Information and Communication Technology
Apply here Online for the Internship: Information and Communication Technology
Intern: Operations
Apply here Online for the Internship: Operations
Intern: Office of the CEO
Apply here Online for the Internship: Office of the CEO
Intern: Bursaries (Provincial Offices)
Apply here Online for the Internship: Bursaries (Provincial Offices)
Intern: Strategy and Insights
Apply here Online for the Internship: Strategy and Insights
Closing date: 16 January 2026